La Oasis by Meraden

3.5 star property
Suburban hotel with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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BBQ/picnic area
1 bedroom, memory-foam beds, minibar, in-room safe
Front of property
32-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV
Daily buffet breakfast (INR 400 per person)

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Room service
    Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Flea Market Road, Near Football Ground, Anjuna, Goa, 403 509
  • Anjuna Beach
    14 min walk
  • Anjuna Flea Market
    16 min walk
  • Saturday Night Market
    4 min drive
  • Goa (GOI-Dabolim)
    46 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Dining table
HDTV
Renovated in 2021
  • 28 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Dining table
HDTV
Renovated in 2021
Ceiling fan
Memory foam bed
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Dining table
HDTV
Renovated in 2021
  • 28 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Anjuna

A family-friendly stay in Anjuna awaits you at La Oasis by Meraden. You'll be 1.2 km (0.7 mi) from Anjuna Beach and 3.4 km (2.1 mi) from Vagator Beach. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi, free high-speed Internet and LCD TVs. .The hotel's own poolside bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool, kids' swimming pool and pool loungers as well as access to bike hire. 2379 square feet (221 square metres) of event facilities include a meeting room and a conference centre, and other business amenities include a business centre and limo/town car service. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a beach shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Anjuna hotel include Baga Beach and Deltin Royale Casino.

What's nearby

  • Anjuna Beach - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Vagator Beach - 10 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Baga Beach - 13 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Calangute Beach - 25 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Morjim Beach - 30 min drive - 12.9 km

Getting around

  • Thivim Station - 20 min drive
  • Goa (GOX-New Goa Intl.) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Artjuna - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Felix - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Burger Factory - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Trails Of Taste - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Elephant And Company - ‬15 min walk

About this property

La Oasis by Meraden

Suburban hotel with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool
La Oasis by Meraden offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the pool bar. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business centre, a meeting room, and limo/town car service are available. Event space at this hotel measures 2379 square feet (221 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly La Oasis by Meraden. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available 24 hours), a beach shuttle and a bus station shuttle are available for a fee. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of La Oasis by Meraden was completed in October 2021.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Anjuna hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2379 sq ft of conference space
  • 221 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 2009
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • On-site shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Locker space
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
La Oasis by Meraden offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features minibars and a safe. This individually furnished accommodation includes dining tables. Beds feature memory foam mattresses. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and complimentary newspapers. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered on request and hairdryers can be requested.

Languages

English, Hindi, Russian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge) from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • Train station shuttle on request
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: INR 400 for adults and INR 300 for children
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Dining table
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (2,379 square foot of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2009
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
At check-in, guests must provide either a negative PCR COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and over, and test must have been administered no more than 24 hours prior to check-in; guests providing vaccine records must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday:
  • Fitness facility
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot springs
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at La Oasis by Meraden

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 2500 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately INR 400 for adults and from INR 300 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: INR 2500 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 02)
  • Rollaway bed fee: INR 2500 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay, Paytm, PhonePe and Amazon Pay
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay, debit cards, cash, mobile payments, Google Pay, Paytm, PhonePe and Amazon Pay. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. At check-in, guests must provide either a negative PCR COVID-19 test result, or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and over, and the test must have been administered no more than 24 hours prior to check-in. Guests providing vaccination records must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in.

Property Registration Number HOTN000878

We should mention

  • Children aged 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Oasis Verda
Oasis Verda Anjuna
Oasis Verda Hotel
Oasis Verda Hotel Anjuna
La Oasis By The Verda Anjuna Goa
Meraden Oasis Hotel Anjuna
Meraden Oasis Hotel
Meraden Oasis Anjuna
Meraden Oasis
Meraden La Oasis Anjuna, Goa
Meraden La Oasis
La Oasis by Meraden Hotel
La Oasis by Meraden Anjuna
La Oasis by Meraden Hotel Anjuna

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at La Oasis by Meraden?

Yep, La Oasis by Meraden has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at La Oasis by Meraden?

As of 24 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at La Oasis by Meraden on 25 Nov 2024 start from NZ$87.53, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to La Oasis by Meraden?

Yep, La Oasis by Meraden is a short 14-minute walk from Anjuna Beach. Fun beach activities include body boarding and parasailing.

Does La Oasis by Meraden have a pool?

La Oasis by Meraden has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

What makes La Oasis by Meraden a romantic place to stay?

Poolside dining and couples dining, as well as memory foam beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at La Oasis by Meraden.

Is La Oasis by Meraden family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool and laundry facilities, it's no surprise that La Oasis by Meraden is a hit with families.

Does La Oasis by Meraden serve breakfast?

You bet, buffet brekkie is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at La Oasis by Meraden?

No, but there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at La Oasis by Meraden?

Yep, they've got a poolside bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at La Oasis by Meraden?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at La Oasis by Meraden?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

La Oasis by Meraden Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 26 reviews" "

7.2/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Farhana, Surrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was comfy stay with clean and big room. Swimming pool is also big and clean. The food taste is average. I can recommend travelers to choose this Meraden La Oasis to stay at Anjuna beach road.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

2/10 Terrible

Rajesh

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very frustrating experience
No warm water in the bathroom shower. They provide warm water in a bucket on request without a stool to sit & bath. Very limited & on-road parking. Room service is very bad. Cleans room only if asked for. No refill for bathroom supplies No one available in the reception during night.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet hotel close to Anjuna
The hotel was exactly what I needed for my trip. It was located close enough to Anjuna beach that I could walk if needed (~10 mins) and close to vagator by scooter. The room was comfortable with good A/C, was dark and quiet at night. Staff were helpful.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

sudhanshu

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
na
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

4/10 Poor

Howard

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disappointing. I feel RIPPED OFF
Way overpriced for what you get. They tried to put me into a lesser room than booked, but I said something, so they took me to type of room booked. Everything old and in old condition. No hot water on arrival, before bed, or the next morning. Room had smell of backed up sewer in the evening. Toiletries had mold growing on the inside of the box they came in. Only basic TV channels working. Included breakfast was not very nice either. Staff were very nice however, especially the boy who took me to the room. Only good thing about this place was it's closeness to a venue I was to attend that night.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nice hotel with nice pool
They do good breakfast, staff are polite and helpful

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel
Overall the hotel was really good except for the lighting in the room. Need an extra tube light or any other bright white light! Considering the area and the silence in the night. Otherwise the hotel is really good

8/10 Good

AnkammaRao, very rear

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good
It was good, but service should be little bit fast in hotel. And the taxi service charges are too much high.

4/10 Poor

Saurav, Bangalore

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No water
can u imagine the hotel didnt have water, even to bath, god

10/10 Excellent

NewYork2013

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service
Disappointing Service from day 1 until departure
Quiet location, 20min walk to beach but taxi stand/scooter hire available across the road. Not safe to walk from beach to hotel after dark, no activity near hotel during evenings. Rooms large, clean with daily servicing. Found hotel staff extremely! rude at reception, incl General Manager. After selecting a room with 2 beds on Hotels.com we were told at check in they only had King Bed rooms. We showed them our confirmation and they just laughed at us with no suggestion of a resolution to the problem. After 15 minutes of requesting a roll away, they agreed to find us a mattress to put on the floor. Whilst waiting in reception during this time, two other couples checking in also had issues, as did the person on the phone having a shouting match with the GM regarding their online booking they had rung to confirm had been received (yes the exchange was so heated we could hear both sides of the argument coming from the office while waiting). We had the complimentary breakfast at the hotel on the 1st day but was so disappointed by both the quality and service we did not eat there again. Internet quality was poor and often down. We would purchase a 1 hour log in to find the internet was down but no refund or ext given by reception - waste of money. Anjuna offers plenty of guest houses located closer to the beach which offer more personalised service and most travellers we spoke to had booked these over the hotels. Would NOT recommend this hotel.

10/10 Excellent

rajesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very clean nice rooms and excellent service. surely one of the good hotel at a reasonable price.

6/10 Okay

Savy

Go in June for cheaper price....
Staff at the hotel are very helpful and polite. Food at hotel is average. From the hotel it is 25 minutes walk to Arjuna beach. 9 km to Bega beach where all the shops and clubs are situated. We hired a scooter for 250 Rs/day. It is best way of transportation.Curlies at Arjuna beach. Food is good but only plays trance music in night. Good for people who are on high and need to get high. Cafe lilliput at Anjuna has horrible service. Could not get a cocktail from menu, even after waiting for one hour in almost empty cafe.Titos at Bega is over rated club. Ratio of men to women 50:1 on thursday, friday, saturday and sunday. Its freak show. Tito's restaurant is overpriced and horrible food. Tito's supermarket, Bega is worst with rude, lazy checkout chick. She was more interested in gossiping than serving costumers. I did not make a purchase and walked out.Mumbos at Bega plays only hip-hop music. Augustino's sports cafe across Titos club is the best in service and music. Drinks are much cheaper than any other place. Had an absolute blast.

8/10 Good

shouvanik

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel for the price.
Great service, excellent staff. Clean room, clean sheets and towels. Wifi only in reception.

8/10 Good

Raj Gopal, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Location and a good hotel
The hotel is located in a very peaceful and serene atmosphere . Its away from the crowded tourist population yet close to a good beach . Perfect if you want to unwind . Own vehicle recommended as you wont find public transport . Greenery everywhere even in hot may month which was a treat for the eyes. . . . Breakfast not very sumptuous but just about ok .

6/10 Okay

Blackbeauty M, New York, NY, USA

Liked: Room comfort
Not the Hilton, but would return.
The hotel is located in a perfect place to get to Anjuna beach, as well as other beaches. Supermarkets, various restaurants and the wednesday flea market. The hotel could do some minor fixing like painting, clean area rugs and bettter cleaning up in the dining area,the pool area and the rooms (very dusty). The pool was out of service,didn't like that. I have to say that the price was decent for the location with breakfast included. But the prices for lunch and dinner is too much for the many restaurants that you can purchase good food for good prices in the area. They would have gotten more service from us for room service if there was no 10% charge. Considering there is a place for internet and telephone service nearby for a ridiculous low price, they should lower their prices so they could get the business too. We needed internet service when the other place was closed in the evening and on Sunday's.But overall, I enjoyed my stay and would definitely return. Took photos, but wasn't on a home computer while giving review.

8/10 Good

Srinath, Bangalore

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good property and frendly staff
Good property slightly far from City. Breakfast may be improved. Don't miss the Flea Market near the Hotel on Wednesdays.

8/10 Good

Rohan, Gurgaon, Haryana, India

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
La Oasis by the Verda - Review
Pros : Good hotel, good food, helpful staff, great location. Cons : Room Service is very slow, not many tie ups with Bike/Car Rental Vendors Overall great experience.

2/10 Terrible

Ishank, New Delhi

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Don't trust the Photos!

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Dinning room staff service very bad , meals took over 2 hours to arrive & wrong dishes.
Quiet location about 25 min walk from Anjuna beach. The only other meal choices are a cute cafe/new agy backyard shop nearby and a couple of questionable open air restaurants with insects around. If you want to use a taxi for a lift to the beach, they will overcharge you (by Indian standards) - still annoying. Hotel is in good clean condition, but it has a serious problem with its staff. reception speaks reasonable English, the rest not so good (including the manager), leading to misunderstandings. The main problem is the hotel restaurant. Hotel rates include buffet breakfast, but it is very poor food that is not even kept warm for the guests. On two occasions of eating at the restaurant we've literally waited 2 hours before being served, while the hotel manager was served ahead of us in a few minutes. We also had a bizzare experience of being served a dish that we've not ordered, with a comment that it was just as good (as the one we did order)! Complaints to the reception brought sympathetic nods, but nothing was done. We needed to use the internet, but it was out of order throughout our stay, as was the outside phone line. The room TV English channels had poor reception. Overall impression was that promising facilities were wasted by mismanagement. Do not recommend this hotel.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
not impressed
The swimming pool was dirty during the whole of our stay and we were not able to use it. The menu item selected were not available. The hotel was so isolated with no public transport and no taxis available other then hotel arranged which was pricey. Would not go to this hotels again.

8/10 Good

Pankaj, Mumbai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
La Oasis....a nice stay
If you are seeking a hotel to spend a quality of time alone with your family then this hotel is best suitable for your needs. Hotel staffs are very co-operative and friendly. I got bike, map, medicine everything on door step. I would recommend this hotel for everyone.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Hotel, not the best location
The hotel staff were very friendly and accommodating. The facilities were also top notch. The pool was really nice, and the rooms were large and very clean, with updated bathrooms and comfortable beds. The only issue was that the hotel was a 10-15 minute walk to Anjuna Beach, and even further to the main strip. We ended up renting a scooter to get around. There wasn't much to do as far as eating/entertainment close to the hotel, so we ended up eating in the hotel restaurant a couple of times, and the food was pretty good (7 out of 10).

4/10 Poor

Nora, Finland

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not good quality-price ratio
Excellent location near the Anjuna flea market. The hotel was a bit shabby. We couldn´t lock the balcony doors but still we felt safe. Breakfast was poor. Tips: just beside the hotel there´s a small shop; the owner sisters were super nice, they helped us with many things e.g. they provide also taxi service.